How do i get my remote to control MP while using other programs (1 Viewer)

[Bob1nz]

TV-Server Version: 1
MediaPortal Version: 1
MediaPortal Skin: Blue 3
Windows Version: Vista Ultimate 64bit
CPU Type: Amd Athlon 64 1.8GHz
HDD: 200Gb Western Digital
Memory: 1Gb
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9
Video Card: HIS ATI Radeon 1600pro 256Mb PCIe
Video Card Driver: 7.14.00.0643
Sound Card: Realtek AC'97
Sound Card AC3:
Sound Card Driver: 6.00.0001.6293
1. TV Card: Haupauge HVR-3000
1. TV Card Type: Hybrid
1. TV Card Driver: 2.122.26109.0
2. TV Card:
2. TV Card Type:
2. TV Card Driver:
3. TV Card:
3. TV Card Type:
3. TV Card Driver:
4. TV Card:
4. TV Card Type:
4. TV Card Driver:
MPEG2 Video Codec: MPV Decoder Filter
MPEG2 Audio Codec: MPA Decoder Filter
h.264 Video Codec: ffdshow Video Decoder
Satelite/CableTV Provider: Freeview NZ
HTPC Case:
Cooling:
Power Supply:
Remote: HP MCE Remote
TV: Panasonic 29" CRT
TV - HTPC Connection: svideo to rca connection

Hi im having trouble with my setup basically i would like the remote control to have control of MP all the time on my tv and still be able to use my PC for other programs while MP is running is there something im missing in the config? Can provide more info if needed